Lapped Dovetail

A lapped dovetail joint is an appropriate joint for use in drawer construction. The joint may need glue to create a solid joint however it is still a strong joint for a drawer construction. The shape and characteristics of the joint lend itself to the corner jointing of a drawer. The dovetail shape provides the joint with strength when pulling forces are applied to it. There are other methods of joining the corner of a drawer. Click on the link below to view some other jointing methods to be considered.